Harmony Gold Bursaries
The objective of the Harmony Bursary Scheme is to recruit and select bursars for full time study at accredited Tertiary Institutions. By educating, training and developing individuals who demonstrate the appropriate skills, knowledge and competence, value creation is sustained for the company and all it’s stakeholders.
The scheme contributes to the development of historically disadvantaged South Africans and covers tuition and residence fees, as well as prescribed textbooks and a personal allowance.
Preference is given to the following fields, which are functional to the mining industry.
Mining Engineering
Mining is an underground or open cast process whereby minerals are extracted by means of explosives.
Metallurgy (extractive only)
Metallurgy is the study of the economical recovery of precious metals and minerals. (Exploring by use of all the disciplines and techniques.)
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Heavy current only)
A competent Electrical or Mechanical Engineer is a member of the management team at each operation. They are responsible for the safe installation and the proper operation, running and maintenance of all machinery, both electrical and mechanical. They are also responsible for the safe erection and proper maintenance of all buildings and structures on these operations.
Geology (Ore Reserves)
At Harmony the Geologist is an integral member of the Management Team, and is accountable for extracting ore body in an optimal manner. At an early stage the geologist will apply his/her knowledge to the practical solution of problems in the underground environment, liasing closely with the production teams. Daily duties include underground mapping, borehole logging, data collection and synthesis (structural, sedimentological and grade) and communication of their findings to the rock breaking teams.
Finance
The finance department is responsible for all financial transactions. The correct allocation, classification and value of these transactions should be done on a daily basis.
The function is also responsible to ensure that the company complies with certain statutory requirements as lined out by the Companies and Tax Acts.
To apply for a bursary for 2012, please complete our online application form before 30 June 2011. All bursaries awarded will lead to a contractual obligation between Harmony and the bursar.
8 Comments
HI
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO WISHES TO STUDY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, BUT HAS NO FINFANCIAL SUPPORT. HE HAS OPTAINED A “C” IN MATHS AND PHYSICS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW CAN HARMONY HELP MY FRIEND AQUIRE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AFTERWARDS?
Hi Nicholas,
Ask your friend to apply for a bursary using the link shown above.
P&P
hello. im doing my second year in Bsc in geology and botany, i hereby request finantial support.
Hi,
Could you please follow this link: http://www.harmony.co.za/careers/bursary_application.asp. This is an online application form meaning that you’ll be doing any paper work.
If, you’re serious about the bursary please do me a favour, and watch out for any spellings mistakes in your application. You do not want to give a bad impression, right?
All the best in your career…
P&P
Can I send the application form electronically , on which address.
Hi Palesa,
Please follow this link: http://www.harmony.co.za/careers/bursary_application.asp
I’m asking for a bursary to futher my studies, for next year. The subjects that I have pased:English, Tsonga Home Language, History, Tourism, Visual Arts, Maths Literacy, and Life Orientatyion. Year pased 2010.
I HOPE TO GET THE BEST FROM YOU.
Contact:0729231455
Sbu,
Which degree do you plan to register for and at which university?
P&P